The Great Wardrobe Overhaul

By Author: Barton Loi
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Winter was pretty mean to the British public this year. There was rain and wind, then ice and snow all the while we endured freezing temperatures. This made trying to keep on top of the latest fashion trends, particularly sky high heels and body con, a complete nightmare. Walking to work in icy conditions with nothing but a stiletto for grip is not really advisable. Thankfully, temperatures are finally starting to rise, the sun is coming out to play and the weatherman is forecasting a pretty pleasant summer.

Thankfully this means it''s time for our biannual wardrobe overhaul. You''ll need to hang up those summer staples, reheel your sandals and attack the high-street with vigour and this summer, skirts are very much back on the agenda.

Thanks to Sienna, the first five years of the 21st century were dominated by Boho, oversized cardigans and loose fitting tops, all the while matched with the most amazing 80''s revival ever: skinny jeans. But now, fashion is embracing a women''s shape once more.

But now, body con is back. Cinched waists are in. A women''s true shape is being embraced so think pencil skirts, ...
... tulip skirts, high-wasted and belted. The 1980s theme is also still strong with ra-ra skirts and puff skirts proving to be continually popular.

From jeans to shirts, shorts to skirts, it seems denim will continue to play a pivotal role in fashion throughout 2010. Thanks to celebs such as Kirsten Dunst and fashion icons like Kate Moss all-over denim can be cool.

Length wise, the classic knee-length pencil skirt is a top contender, but the resounding winner is the micro-mini. Legs will be on show in ''tube'' and ''banded'' minis that are sometimes too short for comfort on anyone over a size eight.

For an edgy, punky look match a banded mini with a rock-t for and for something more relaxed a vest and denim shirt should do the job. Floral is everywhere this season, so combine a tighter than tight mini with a flowing flower-print shirt. Or if you want tight on top and a little more leeway on the bottom, pick a military shirt with a ruffled mini.

If you opt for high-wasted, don''t then cover it up. Choose a vest or over-sized t-shirt and tuck it into your skirt creating the appearance of an hour-glass figure even if you are lacking curves in the right places.

The sun doesn''t shine for long in England so get those legs preened and primed for when the sun does decide to make a show of itself. Barton Loi is a fashion critic and writer with over 10 years industry experience. To find out more about the latest high street trends check out New Look's website for an impressive range of